Unstoppable You

Bree Katulak
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Women are told they have to choose between family, career, and personal growth.  I’m Bree Katulak, wife, CEO, mom of four, and I’m here to tell you that’s just not true.  Every two weeks, I’ll share my journey of balancing a high-powered career, a busy family, and my pursuit of growth, along with candid conversations with inspiring guests who have done the same. We’ll discuss the challenges we face as women in male-dominated fields, the importance of grace, and how we keep moving forward. Whether you're striving for a career milestone, seeking balance, or just need to know you're not alone, Unstoppable You is here to remind you that success is about showing up, embracing your journey, and doing it your way. So, if you're ready to stop choosing between your dreams and your life, pull up a seat, and let’s be unstoppable, together.

Episodes

  1. Oct 1

    Stop Fitting In. Start Fitting You

    We often communicate our expectations of others, but we almost never ask: “What are my expectations of me?” In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Dawn Griffin, Chief Human Resource Officer at TRIMEDX, who has led people through bankruptcy, private equity scaling, a global pandemic, and rapid growth, all while being deeply clear on her values and refusing to let overwhelm win.  Dawn gets honest about what it really looks like to lead when you don't have the answers, why culture is built just as much by what you tolerate as what you celebrate, and the moment someone chased her down in a parking lot crying after a pay cut announcement, only to say thanks for ensuring most affected still had a job. In this episode, you'll learn: Why culture is defined just as much by what you tolerate as what you celebrate and what to do when a leader can't see the problem in front of themHow to center yourself and keep moving forward when people are looking to you to lead and you don't have all the answersWhy the most important shift women can make is asking not what others expect of them but what they expect of themselves Highlights:(00:00) Introducing Dawn Griffin, Chief HR Officer at TRIMEDX(02:58) What having it all really means to Dawn and why values are the foundation(05:38) Taking her daughter and a nanny around the world as a working mom(06:45) What it actually felt like to lead at maximum capacity through uncertainty(07:26) Dawn's cheat code for keeping order at home and at work(08:54) How Dawn leads when she doesn't have all the answers(12:29) The parking lot moment after the pay cut announcement that changed how she leads(15:09) Why culture is defined just as much by what you tolerate as what you celebrate(16:09) The question Dawn asks every leader who refuses to address a toxic employee(19:39) What being unstoppable really means to Dawn(20:51) How Dawn handles overwhelm and why she refuses to live in it(25:04) The one thing Dawn wishes she had done more of throughout her career(31:50) What to do when people are looking to you to lead and you feel over your head(36:21) Bree's challenge: Where are you being called to lead but are holding back?

    Stop Fitting In. Start Fitting You

  2. Sep 17

    Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: Why High Achievers Still Question Their Worth

    Have you ever looked at someone else's life and quietly decided they must have something you don't? In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Jennifer "Jiff" Chapman, Founder of Just Jiff LLC. With over 11,000 people following her on LinkedIn, I'll admit I did exactly what I'm about to warn you about. I compared myself to her. Then she told me that despite everything she's built, she still wrestles with the belief that she might not be chosen. 9 months after the best year of her sales career at 34, the same age her mother was when she passed away, Jiff had a stroke which led to a life-defining change. We talked about the invisible backpack of grief she didn't know she was carrying, the job interview that ended the second she said the word "stroke" out loud, and the question her coach asked that has given her a new perspective on life. This episode is for anyone who has ever stood outside someone else's life staring at their success while standing inside their own, staring at everything they haven't done yet. In this episode, you'll learn: Why turning achievement into proof of your worth quietly decides which risks you're willing to takeHow grief can stay frozen in the body for a full year, even after you think you've already faced itWhy "why not me" can do more for you than "why me" ever will  Highlights:(00:00) Introducing Jennifer "Jiff" Chapman and the belief that she might not be chosen(03:05) What having it all means to Jiff now versus in her 20s and 30s(05:12) Losing her mom at 11 and turning achievement into proof she was good enough(08:32) The best year of her sales career, and realizing she was the same age her mom was when she died(10:43) Jiff’s brain in "protective mode" after the stroke(14:24) The interview that ended the moment she said the word "stroke" out loud(17:01) Her coach's reframe that changed everything: "Why not me?"(21:31) "Whatever's in your way is the way through"(25:04) Why so many women wait to be chosen instead of putting themselves out there(26:49) The struggle of “one foot on the gas, one foot on the brake”(29:40) Are you your own best friend?(30:48) What Bree’s four-year-old sees in the mirror that the rest of us have forgotten(33:37) Bree's challenge: stop waiting to be chosen, choose yourself

    Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: Why High Achievers Still Question Their Worth

  3. Sep 3

    Falling Behind Is A Fear. Not A Fact.

    A few years ago, I had a really uncomfortable realization. Am I getting left behind? In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Susan Murray Carlock, Executive Vice President and Co-owner of Mursix Corporation and Co-founder of Murray Mentor, an AI workforce tool built to capture and teach decades of company knowledge. Susan started her career as a nurse, walked into her family's manufacturing plant as a complete outsider, and has spent the last decade redefining what leadership, reinvention, and having it all actually looks like in a world being reshaped by AI. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt the ground shifting beneath them and wondered if they still matter in the version of the world that's coming next. What you'll learn: Why technology doesn't replace human value, it reveals exactly where that value truly livesHow to reframe having it all as aligned ambition instead of chasing a static finish lineWhy the scariest part of growth isn't learning something new, it's letting go of the version of yourself that felt safe Highlights: (00:00) Meet Susan Murray Carlock (03:07) Redefining "having it all" as aligned ambition (06:21) Walking into the family manufacturing plant as a total outsider (08:21) The birth of Murray Mentor and the workforce knowledge gap behind it (09:21) What's actually at stake if manufacturing can't solve the retiring workforce problem (12:23) The weight of 200 employees and a $10 million Series A raise (15:07) The Great Wall of China story and the fear of heights she refused to let win (20:23) The karaoke moment that became an unexpected act of leadership (21:33) The most common fear Susan hears about AI, and it isn't job loss (24:14) What gives Susan the most hope for the next generation of manufacturing (27:35) Bree's challenge: where are you resisting growth because you're afraid of falling behind?

    Falling Behind Is A Fear. Not A Fact.

  4. Aug 20

    When Being Capable Becomes A Cage

    What if the trait that makes you the most valuable in your career is also what’s quietly burning you out? In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with my friend Rebecca Hollander, a Database Administrator at Ingenious Med, a mother, and an absolute fixer by nature, to talk about what it really looks like to be the one everyone relies on, both at home and at work. We get into the analogies of the flamingo in  motherhood, the glass versus rubber ball approach to prioritizing, and the story of the chipped plate that somehow became the most loved item in her house. All these to illustrate her story and perspective on being unstoppable. This episode isn't about having perfect balance. It's about learning the difference between what's actually yours to carry and what you can finally set down. What you'll learn: Why being the fixer can open doors but quietly become an expectation if you're not carefulHow to use the glass ball and rubber ball method to decide what's worth droppingWhy confidence isn't something that stays constant, and how to rebuild it when it dipsHighlights: (00:00) Meet Rebecca Hollander (03:08) What having it all really means to Rebecca(06:00) The flamingo theory and what it means to lose yourself in motherhood(09:00) The CEO office story nobody saw coming(12:00) How being the fixer at work shaped Rebecca's career and her boundaries(18:00) What being unstoppable means to Rebecca in work and at home(27:00) The glass ball and rubber ball theory of knowing what to drop(31:00) The confidence statistic in women that changed her motherhood approach(33:00) The chipped plate story and why the hard times are the ones we remember(37:00) Bree's challenge: Is this actually mine to carry?

    When Being Capable Becomes A Cage

  5. Aug 6

    Wisdom From A Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder

    What does it actually take to keep going when the world keeps saying no? In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Haley Marie Keith, co-founder of MITO Materials, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, exited founder, and mom of two, who built a materials science company in a highly male-dominated industry while raising young kids, fighting off a lawsuit, and living in her mom's basement with a six-month-old. This is not the highlight reel. It is the real story of what it costs to build something before anyone else believes in it, and why she kept going anyway. What you'll learn: How to chase the real the “why” behind every no and use it to find your next yesWhat it means to build belief in yourself when you have nothing left to prove it withWhy being unstoppable has everything to do with showing up as your true self Highlights:(00:00) Introducing Haley Marie Keith (03:57) How Haley got into entrepreneurship and what she had to give up to pursue it(07:09) What she had to say no to when building a company while raising a family (09:03) From achievement chasing to embracing the gray(13:18) What building MITO cost her personally and emotionally(16:13) The hardest stretch, wondering if being a woman was the reason for every no(18:16) What being unstoppable means to Haley(22:44) Walking into rooms, being underestimated and how she handled it(25:38) The moment she had to believe in herself more than anyone else(29:06) What she would say to anyone staring at their first no(31:00) Bree's challenge to you for the next two weeks  Resources & Links: Haley Marie Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleymarielk/

    Wisdom From A Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder

  6. Jul 23

    How She Won in Rooms That Weren't Built for Her

    Emily Peterman has never been the most qualified person in the room. She just refused to act like it. In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Emily Peterman, Director of Sales at Learfield and YPO Indiana Board Member, who has spent her career winning in rooms that weren't built for her. Emily gets real about building confidence before credentials, speaking up when every voice in your head says stay quiet, and redefining what success actually looks like for women who refuse to shrink. We dig into mom guilt, two-career households, and why the most powerful thing you can do for your career is say what you want out loud. What you’ll learn: Why saying your goals out loud is the accountability trick that actually worksHow to keep speaking up at work when you've been told you're "too much"Why confidence has to come before credentials if you want to get where you're goingHighlights:(00:00) Meet Emily Peterman(03:10) Mom guilt vs. dad guilt(05:14) Where Emily’s competitive drive came from(09:36) Owning your career before you feel qualified(18:15) What being unstoppable really looks like(20:47) Lucky Seven and the power of saying goals out loud(32:49) Advice for women who don't feel unstoppable yet(35:37) How she's raising her daughter Blake to be fearless(38:22) Why two-career households aren't a backup plan Resources & Links: Emily Peterman’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/emilyepeterman/

    How She Won in Rooms That Weren't Built for Her

  7. Jul 9

    The Poster Child for a Nonlinear Career

    What if the only thing holding you back from your next leap is the fear of not being ready?  In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Andee Simpson, a creative, project manager, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the alcohol-free bottle shop Orangily. Andee gets real about navigating a nonlinear career, balancing meaningful work with family, and taking bold action before feeling fully prepared. We dive into how she’s built a life and career that embraces creativity, curiosity, and messy progress. What you’ll learn: Why growth happens before you feel readyHow to embrace tradeoffs while still “having it all”Why your network and curiosity are your biggest acceleratorsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Andee Simpson(02:55) What having it all means in this season of life (04:42) Andee's nonlinear career path and early creative ambitions (09:33) The switch motherhood triggered in her career focus (12:07) Overcoming comparison and building confidence through action (15:18) The inspiration behind Orangily and the alcohol-free movement (19:14) Unexpected challenges and lessons learned launching a business (32:43) Defining what being unstoppable really means (35:09) How to leverage your network to pivot and grow (41:18) Closing takeaway and challenge: take one small step toward your goal Resources & Links: Andee Marley Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamarley/Orangily Alcohol-Free: https://orangily.com/Kitchen Table Creative Economy Zine: Coming soon on LinkedIn

    The Poster Child for a Nonlinear Career

  8. Jun 25

    Break the Script, Be a Dad

    What if success wasn’t about doing it all, but doing what truly matters? In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with Jason Ulm, husband, father of five, and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Braden Business Systems. Jason shares what it takes to balance fatherhood, leadership, and personal growth while staying true to yourself. He gets real about the pressures men face, how presence and intentionality transform both family and career, and why defining your own version of success matters more than checking boxes. From showing up for his kids in unexpected ways to leading with curiosity and empathy at work, Jason opens up about lessons that apply to anyone striving to build a meaningful life, not just an impressive one. What you'll learn: How to recognize which pressures are truly yours versus inheritedWhy presence and intentionality matter more than perfectionHow curiosity and empathy make you a better leader and parentLessons on balancing career ambition with being a present fatherHighlights:(00:00) Meet Jason Ulm (01:46) Why "having it all" is the wrong goal (03:23) The moment his kids caught him living a double life (06:43) He skipped a work trip to wear a dress on stage and it changed everything (08:33) What Jason actually wants his five kids to walk away with (14:54) Why a nonlinear career path is an asset (16:49) The pressure men carry that nobody talks about (21:37) There is a difference between unstoppable and unbreakable (28:31) What strength actually looks like from the inside (32:58) How feeling like a loner made him the most connected person in the room (36:18) How to understand the men in your life without trying to fix them (40:15) Your worth is not your output

    Break the Script, Be a Dad

  9. Jun 11

    Stop Standing in Your Own Way

    What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the story you keep telling yourself? In this episode of Unstoppable You, I sit down with my old friend Kiley Ewing, a dynamic leader who left her job with no plan, accidentally built a thriving business, and is now Chief People Officer, shaping the culture of an entire organization. Kiley gets real about what it takes to stop gatekeeping your own success, why discipline is actually what creates freedom, and what going alcohol-free for nearly five years taught her about identity, friendship, and finally betting on herself. What you'll learn: Why the only limitations holding you back are the ones you've placed on yourselfHow discipline creates freedom, not restrictionWhy work-life balance is a myth and what to chase instead Highlights:  (00:00) Meet Kiley (05:41) How Kiley accidentally built a company with no plan and no LLC (09:38) What running a business taught her about empathy (14:07) Why Kiley used to think discipline was boring (17:06) Why work-life balance is a complete myth (18:05) The hardest adjustment going from solopreneur to CPO (20:31) The three types of workplace stress nobody talks about (23:58) How scoring low on empathy changed Kiley’s entire life (28:21) Why trying to win an argument with your spouse is already a loss (29:40) What being unstoppable actually means (34:28) The real reason she was drinking and what quitting revealed (35:39) The friendships she lost after going alcohol free (39:29) What happened when Kiley tested herself after a full year sober (40:48) The one thing holding most women back

    Stop Standing in Your Own Way

  10. May 28

    What It Really Means to be Unstoppable? The Truth About Success, Ambition & Losing Yourself

    What if everything you've been told success looks like is actually holding you back? I’m Bree, wife, CEO, and mom of four, and I’m getting honest about the journey that brought me here. I have built a life that looked incredible on paper. But somewhere between the 4am wake-ups, the missed bedtimes, and a Post-it note from my kid that I’ll never forget, I realized I had completely lost myself in the process. This episode isn't about having it all figured out. It's about the moment I started asking better questions, what I found when I did, and why redefining success on your own terms might be the most unstoppable thing you ever do. What you'll learn: Why external success can feel hollow and what to do about itHow to start asking yourself what you're actually optimizing your life forWhat it really means to be unstoppable and why it has nothing to do with hustleHighlights:  (00:00) Meet me, Bree (03:08) Becoming CEO at 38 with zero operations experience (04:14) The part of my life success metrics will never capture (05:29) The drum roll that changed my definition of winning (06:54) When achievement becomes an addiction (08:15) 4 AM wake-ups, missed bedtimes, and racing to daycare (09:43) The Post-it note from my kid that stopped me in my tracks (11:04) Why saying yes to everything was costing me everything (12:19) The wall every high-achiever eventually hits (13:35) The morning I realized I had completely lost myself (14:46) The real definition of unstoppable

    What It Really Means to be Unstoppable? The Truth About Success, Ambition & Losing Yourself

  11. May 19

    You Are Unstoppable

    You’ve been told you have to choose. You don’t. Unstoppable You is for the woman building a career, raising a family, and still pushing herself to grow. It is not about perfect balance. It is about ownership. It is about imperfect success. It is about deciding that messy progress still counts. I’m Bree Katulak, CEO, mom of four, and someone who has built a career in male-dominated industries while raising kids and chasing growth anyway. It has been tough. It has been messy. It has been worth it. In this show, I share what has worked, what has failed, and the lessons learned in the middle. I also bring in powerful women who are breaking barriers and refusing to shrink their ambition. If you are done apologizing for wanting it all, this is your space.Pull up a seat. Let’s get after it.

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Women are told they have to choose between family, career, and personal growth.  I’m Bree Katulak, wife, CEO, mom of four, and I’m here to tell you that’s just not true.  Every two weeks, I’ll share my journey of balancing a high-powered career, a busy family, and my pursuit of growth, along with candid conversations with inspiring guests who have done the same. We’ll discuss the challenges we face as women in male-dominated fields, the importance of grace, and how we keep moving forward. Whether you're striving for a career milestone, seeking balance, or just need to know you're not alone, Unstoppable You is here to remind you that success is about showing up, embracing your journey, and doing it your way. So, if you're ready to stop choosing between your dreams and your life, pull up a seat, and let’s be unstoppable, together.

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  • Creator
    Bree Katulak
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bree Katulak